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IT Spending Increase Should Boost Contractor Jobs

As with many sectors of the UK economy, the IT sector has fluctuated in terms of job availability over the last year, however it has always remained a key area post-recession in order to drive employment and growth. After early … Continue reading

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Contractor Jobs Fell At The End Of 2011

Contractor jobs are reported to have fallen in December, according to the REC and KMPG’s latest Report on Jobs. This put the demand for temps in the same position as permanent jobs, which have fallen for the last three months. … Continue reading

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IT Contractors In Demand During Festive Period

Shout99 have revealed that in the run up to Christmas, skilled IT contractors have been heavily in demand. The demand is largely coming from companies that need contractors skilled in e-commerce. With more and more people in the UK choosing … Continue reading

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IT Contractor Rates Cut by 10% At Barclays Capital

In a bid to‘re-align’ their temporary and contract rates with the ‘current market conditions’, Barclays Capital have reduced their IT contractors and other temporary workers rates by 10%. It is not the first time Barclays Capital have slashed a contractor’s … Continue reading

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Employment Figures Show Rise In Contracting Jobs

The latest figures on temporary and contractor job demand revealed a modest increase in October. The monthly REC and KPMG Report on Jobs despite some worries over long term temporary job demand, employers have increased their use of contract workers. … Continue reading

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Demand For IT Contractors On The Rise

A jobsite has released quarterly data which shows that the number of adverts for IT contractors on the UK’s major IT and multi-sector recruitment sites has increased by 4.7 %. These latest figures help to show that IT recruitment has … Continue reading

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IT Security Specialists In Demand

A report by CWJobs.co.uk has highlighted an increasing demand for security specialists within the IT industry. Following recent hacking incidents at some large corporations, security has become top of many businesses IT agendas. However, businesses have to be sure they … Continue reading

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Google President Believes Internet Will Drive UK Jobs

Internet market leaders Google believe that internet related jobs and businesses could be responsible for more than 365,000 UK jobs within the next 5 years. Google vice-president Philipp Schindler said that despite tough economic conditions the internet based businesses are … Continue reading

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London Lead IT Contractor Jobs

With IT contract jobs currently performing well, particularly within financial services, it is a promising time for IT contractors and freelancers. A report from a leading recruitment  agency has released figures showing the spread of IT positions across the UK. … Continue reading

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Liberal Democrats Support IR35 Abolition

A new Policy Paper from the Liberal Democrats will interest contractors, with the party keen to explore the options regarding IR35 legislation. The paper, ‘Preparing the Ground: Stimulating Growth in the Digital Economy – Policies for Information Technology’ looks at … Continue reading

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